“ Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life. ”

“ That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library. ”

“ He that knew all that learning ever writ, Knew only this - that he knew nothing yet. ”

“ Nothing is more capable of troubling our reason, and consuming our health, than secret notions of jealousy in solitude. ”

“ Love ceases to be a pleasure when it ceases to be a secret. ”